A coalition of healthcare organizations has written to President Trump expressing concern over proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule aimed at safeguarding electronic protected health information. They cite significant financial and operational burdens on healthcare providers, a conflict with existing laws, and concerns about the feasibility of the timeline. Despite healthcare data breaches trending upwards, they suggest the new rules could increase patient costs and reduce investment in crucial areas.

More Healthcare Providers Are Bolstering Cybersecurity
Healthcare organizations are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals due to the extensive personal and financial data they hold. A survey by the Healthcare Information and